2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction as salvage, with “Front End” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the hood, front-left fender, headlamp, bumper, and lower lamp supports the auction’s unverified Front End damage claim; however, the salvage status cannot be confirmed from photos alone. The front-left corner has severe collision damage. The hood is extensively crushed, with deep sharp creases, folding, and a raised, irregular front edge. The front-left fender is heavily deformed around the headlamp and wheel-arch area, and the wheel-arch edge is visibly distorted. The front-left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity with wiring, mounting points, and other internal components exposed. The front-left bumper cover is torn, displaced, and partially absent, while the lower lamp housing or lens is broken with internal components visible. Broken plastic components, open gaps, and exposed wiring are also present behind the damaged fascia. The available findings document substantial exterior and front-end component damage, but they do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, engine, transmission, safety systems, or electrical components. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment would be required before repair or purchase decisions. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 SUV with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated M276 V6 gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded vehicle equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, daytime running lights, direct TPMS, rear visibility equipment, and front and side airbag equipment; several driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance, are listed as optional.